Since 2002
Postings and Commentaries
by Ron Robins
Podcast: August 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks
August 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes articles on the top clean-tech companies, AI infrastructure stocks, and ESG funds.…
Green Bonds Crucial for Climate Finance but Face Multiple Challenges: IEEFA
“According to IEEFA, green bonds represented only 3% of the global bond market in 2024, with annual issuance crossing USD…
75% of 401(k) Participants Want Sustainable Investing, But Most Don’t Know It’s an Option: Morgan Stanley
“1) 75% of 401(k) participants express interest in sustainable investing, but only 36% are aware of relevant plan options. 2)…
Can investors earn more by looking to ESG investments in 2025?
“Is it possible for investors to earn more money by emphasising environmental, social, and governance investing in their portfolios? It…
The Cost of Conflict: Assessing Financial and Reputational Risks for Investors in the Gaza Conflict
“Companies like Caterpillar (bulldozers) and Amazon AWS (surveillance) face lawsuits, shareholder activism, and ethical scrutiny over alleged war crime ties.”…
In Periods Including Market Stress, ESG Provides Protection, Sustainalytics Study Shows
“Firms with lower ESG risk demonstrate greater financial resilience, particularly during periods of heightened market uncertainty.” [COMMENTARY] This study is…
How ESG Funds Learned to Love Weapons
“The war in Ukraine has turned long-held assumptions about ethical investing on their heads.” [COMMENTARY] Yes, some or even many…
The Humankind 100 Rankings for 2025
“The Humankind 100 companies are ranked based on Humankind Value, a proprietary metric that provides an estimate of the overall…
Is ESG Data Helping Investors? No. And Yes.
“Not everyone agrees about the usefulness of ESG information, but that doesn’t mean it should disappear.” [COMMENTARY] ‘Buyer Beware’ is…
Companies Are ‘Greenhushing’ Their Ongoing ESG Efforts. Here’s Why
“A new survey shared exclusively with Inc. shows that despite political hostility to environmental and other corporate social responsibility policies,…
‘Advisers should speak to clients about values rather than ESG’
“Charlie French, co-founder of Etcho, said: ‘Stop talking to clients about ESG; it is something that has been politicised. We…
Corporations Are Playing a Bigger Role in ESG Bonds
“Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) hasn’t lost traction after exploding in popularity after the 2020 pandemic. Corporations are playing a bigger role…
EU Nature Credits: A Green Gold Rush for Savvy Investors?
“The European Union’s push to monetize ecosystem preservation through tradable ‘nature credits’ is emerging as one of the most promising…
Why sustainable investments remain attractive
“Since the US reversed its climate policy, many question the future of sustainable investments. The UBS Chief Investment Office highlights…
Here’s Why Sustainable Investors Are Hearing About Materiality
“8 takeaways from a panel about materiality. Financial relevance matters for values-based and conventional investors, too.” [COMMENTARY] The more that…
GIIN launches climate solutions investing framework
“The framework aims to align portfolios with decarbonisation, identifying investment strategies that focus on limiting global warming to 2°C while…
Trump DOL Withdraws Biden-Era ESG Rule and Crypto Guidance for ERISA Plans
“The May 28, 2025 letter said that the DOL will engage in a new rulemaking, which will appear on the…
Beyond the Corporate Culture Wars: How Companies Are Revolutionizing Decision-Making on Social Issues
“Companies are quietly recognizing a fundamental truth: business decisions and social considerations are no longer separable. From healthcare pricing to…
Banks reverse course and pour more money into fossil fuels
“Clean energy is poised to pull in double the financing as oil, gas and coal, but a new report shows…
Defense of Europe as a Responsible Investment
“The public’s stake in protection against war is conspicuously absent from guidance on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) parameters that…
Exclusive: It’s not just DEI—corporate ESG initiatives are under threat in the Trump era and 80% of companies say they’re adjusting their policies
“But while the majority of companies are tweaking their ESG policies, only 6% report making significant changes. Instead, most are…
